On 8/23/1990 , the vessel PONALEA (Official Number 153317) was involved in a grounding - under power (non-intentional) in OFF WALLACE ISLAND, TRINCOMALI CHANNEL, B.C.,.

The vessel, with 2 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. There were 0 injuries and fatalities were reported, and there was pollution.

VSL GROUNDED ON WALLACE ISLAND - PULLED OFF BY WILBURY BAY Note: formerly OccNo : 1300-5-90. Damage to the vessel was indicated as UNKNOWN

Weather at the time was reported as unknown. This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 10/25/1991.